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The Underground Ansel Adams – Famous Photographer's Cave Photos Now Available for Public Viewing

The name Ansel Adams has become justifiably synonymous with photographic excellence, and his work is recognized and admired throughout the world. Most of us probably associate him most closely with Yosemite National Park, but he practiced his gift with lens and film in other areas as well.

A new exhibit opening this weekend at Carlsbad Caverns National Park will give the public its first look at a different part of the natural world through the eyes of Ansel Adams, along with work by other talented photographers and artists.

It's fitting that this exhibit will be located at Carlsbad, because the underground wonders of this park are to caves what the National Gallery is to art. The park celebrates its 85th anniversary on October 25, 2008, with a full day of special events. This is a birthday where the gifts will last long after the candles have been blown out—and the public is the recipient of thesepresents.
Read entire article at National Parks Traveler Online